LIFE STORY VIDEOS

Tell your life story in a life story video

You tell your stories and share your recollections as we film and later edit your stories into compelling and easy-to-navigate topic-based chapters and films - your life story film. Whether you're in London, Yorkshire, the Midlands or anywhere across the UK, The Story Keepers helps you capture your memories through beautifully produced family legacy videos that will be treasured for generations.

“The whole video just draws you in - really nicely put together and so many really great touches in the final product - especially the end!” Benita P 2021

Why Life Story Videos Matter

I use gentle prompts and questions to help you to recall and share your family stories, treasured memories, thoughts, feelings and recollections, so that your children, grandchildren and future generations can enjoy, cherish and feel pride in their family identity and likely as not, also hear long-forgotten stories.

But, it’s more than that, my storytellers tell me without fail just how enjoyable it is to be listened to, to recall and reflect on memories and to share their life stories in a safe and fun environment. For a storyteller to know that their stories are of real value to their friends and family is hugely comforting and the process of recall hugely validating and life-affirming. Once completed, the films will be sent to you to download and also on a branded USB stick in a gift box.

Every family has a story. A family memoir video brings yours to life, making your voice and memories part of your family's shared history. It’s a way to preserve identity, celebrate heritage and ensure the stories that matter are never lost.

Feel free to call 07903582474 or email me alice@thestorykeepers.co.uk or fill in the contact form below with any questions you may have.

Prices and Packages

Every family is different, and so are the stories we tell. I offer a range of video memoir packages to suit your needs, including classic face-to-face interviews, remote options and optional extras such as additional edits, family photo scanning, and music integration.

Prices start at £865 for a classic two-hour Story Keepers Life Story video interview edited into chapters.

The Classic Life Story video

Expertly captured stories and recollections edited into a stunning film for you to cherish and preserve. 

We start with a classic filmed life story interview. The filmed interview is then edited into compelling, easy-to-navigate topic-based chapters and films. Family photos, films or and even additional footage and music can then be incorporated to provide context and colour. 

Once completed, the films will be sent to you on a branded USB stick in a gift box. They can also be downloaded, copied, and shared with friends and family.

The Classic Life story videos are made face to face, if you are interested in remote filming, do get in touch for a quote, and yes, we do gift vouchers!

“Alice was amazing in preserving my father-in-law’s life story. She was so professional and demonstrated excellent attention to detail during the editing process. Thank you for preserving this story.”

Tim 2022

How it works - The Life Story Video process

A life story video begins with a simple conversation and ends with a deeply personal family legacy video. You don't need to prepare a script or have your life in order – just a willingness to reflect and share. Each stage of the process is designed to be supportive, enjoyable and rewarding.

Preparation

The first thing I do is to have a conversation or two with our storyteller. I will explain the process and the timings and go through my pre-interview questionnaire in depth to find out about my storyteller's life. This will all help me to get to know my storyteller a little, plan the interview and make sure we get the most out of our time together.

This stage is also really helpful for the storyteller, helping them to start to reflect on their stories and the memories they wish to share, and more importantly, giving confidence that the process will actually be a lot of fun!

It is also, helpful if you can dig out any photographs, pictures, or documents that you might like to incorporate. I will bring a portable scanner with me on the interview day so that we can scan the items without taking them out of your house. We may also use them in the interview, they can sometimes be helpful to jog the memory.

The Story Keepers interview 

The core of all I do is the filmed Story Keepers interview. I use gentle prompts and questions to help storytellers to share their stories and reflect on their memories; the family stories they heard, childhood memories, memories of parents, grandparents and other important people, memories of leaving home, falling in love, of ambitions, challenges they may have faced, careers, hobbies and the list goes on. It is your life your story. I just help you to tell it, in your own words.

I know exactly which questions to ask, how, and when. I know when to prompt and when to pause. I know how to encourage my storytellers to share their thoughts, feelings, reflections, and even values alongside the memories and the stories. Very importantly, it is never rushed.

Face-to-face interviews usually take place at the storyteller's house. We speak for up to two hours at a time, taking pauses or breaks whenever needed. If we are going to speak for more than two hours we'll make a second interview date. 

After the interview

I now start editing your Life Story video into compelling and easy-to-navigate topic-based chapters and films. I add your family photos, films or and even additional footage and music are incorporated to provide context and colour.  Each chapter is usually around ten minutes long.

Three weeks after your interview(s) you will receive a private link or download to the first edit of your films to review.

Amendments: Within five weeks of the interview (s) we ask you to confirm any edits that you would like.

Approval: Six weeks after the interview you will receive the updated films  for your final approval.

Your Life story video is complete: When you are 100% happy with the vidoes you will receive the links to download your files plus a copy on a USB stick in a Story Keepers gift box.

Please notes times may vary, but if you have a deadline let us know

A Lasting Legacy for Your Family

Your life story matters. And when it’s captured in your own words, your own voice and your own way, it becomes something more than a record – it becomes a touchstone for your children, grandchildren, and generations still to come. A video memoir allows you to pass on more than just facts or dates – it preserves your humour, your voice, your presence. That’s the power of a family memoir video